Model Railroad Garage Sale

It's time for another garage sale. Help the museum fund our operations and clear out our warehouse of excess inventory. There will be trains of nearly every scale, buildings, books and other items for sale at hobby show prices!

The sale will take place Saturday, December 14th 22nd from 10-7 & Sunday the 15th from 12-3 in the front conference room at the main entrance of the museum building. No admission required, but while you are here considering visiting the museum, especially our Night Trains event! 

Light Up the Night Kick-off & Parade

Let's kick-off the dazzling season with a Lights Parade! Join us in downtown Marshall as floats are decked out in lights on Friday November 25th at 6pm. Following the parade, Independence Park will be illuminated with Light Up the Night's winter wonderland of lights and music by Kayla Daniels from 7-8pm!

Norvary

Norvary is a Northern Vietnamese Bistro in Winona. There are two parts implied in the name Norvary- Northern Vietnam cuisine and a variety of chef's growing up most favorite street food items. Owned and operated by first-generation Vietnamese-American husband and wife, the cuisine is rooted in tradition and focuses on creativity.

Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course

The Cuyuna Rolling Hills was developed in three stages. The first stage started in 1923 with sand greens and was designed and built by the local mining companies.

The second stage was laid out in 1932, and with the some small design changes, has kept that basic design up to this day. Harry Middlebrook, with help from both the mining and railroad companies, is primarily responsible for the original design.

Cuyuna Lakes Stay

Under new ownership as of September 2022 and previously known as The Deerwood Motel. The Cuyuna Lakes Stay has been recently renovated and now features in room kitchenette's, shared on-site laundry and touch pad keyless entry. The Cuyuna Lakes Stay is a 16 room complex with one 3 bedroom unit, available to rent on a nightly, weekly, or as needed/long term basis.

The Cuyuna Lakes Stay officially opens Friday November 4th, 2022. To book please visit cuyunalakesstay.com.

Continental Ballet Company's Nutcracker

Continental Ballet Company celebrates the holiday season with a timeless classic, the Nutcracker Ballet, at Bloomington Center for the Arts' Schneider Theater.

Clara is at her family's holiday celebration when her magical godfather gives her the gift of a nutcracker. Watch as the magic unfolds and she is transported to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy.

Unbound Adventures

Let us introduce ourselves! We are Ashley and Andrew Gustafson. We love the outdoors and trying new things but know that can be difficult when you aren't sure where or how to start, and the gear required can be a big investment. We started Unbound Adventures hoping to share our passions with you, without any of the hassle!

Taconite Canteen & Event Center

Taconite Canteen & Event Center has a full bar and restaurant, two outdoor patio's and an event space with seating up to 250 guests. Specializing in events and weddings and will work with groups from 20 to 250 to help your visions become a reality. With outdoor ax throwing lanes opening in Spring 2023.

Straight River Sports

Straight River Sports has been a part of the Owatonna community for years, and is now in it's third generation of ownership. Andy and Mattie Boe took over the reins at the start of 2020 and hope to continue serving the needs of cyclists, hockey players, and other sports enthusiasts. Straight River Sports is a shop based on the tradition of excellent customer service, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and creating community events that support cycling and sports and offers bike, skate and ski rentals.